SOURCING INSIGHT

WOATOME | CO-OP

SOURCING

FACTS

    1. Zone A – Loum & Nkongsamba

    2. Western Region

    3. North West Region

    4. Mamfe Zone

    5. Kumba Zone(Barondo Villages)

    6. Yaoundé Zone

    🎙️ Live field reports including photos, audios, videos, and contact are available on Cooperative Portal

    • Loum & Nkongsamba Zone

      • 30 tons of Kola Nut (First week of June)

      • 50 tons of Bitter Kola

    • Mamfe Zone

      • 3 tons of Bitter Kola

    • Kumba Zone

      • 3 tons of Bitter Kola

    📈 Market Insight: Bitter Kola entered peak season in late April. By end of June, supply will shift to traders, driving up prices. Early procurement is recommended.

  • Phase Timeline Sourcing

    Campaign20 – 27 May 2025

    • Buyer Presentation & Negotiations 20 – 30 May2025

    • Transfer of Buying Funds1 – 5 June 2025

    • Procurement 4 – 15 June 2025

    • Export Preparation15 June – 10 July 2025

    2nd Export Window

    • 25 August 2025

    3rd Export Window

    • 30 September 2025

  • Old Rate: $12.1/kg FOB | $12.4/kg CIF

    Updated Rate:

    ItemCost (USD)Gateway Price13.0Company Margin1.0Logistics (Transportation)0.2Government Taxes0.6Jute Bag (Unit Cost)2.1Drying, Cleaning & Selection2.0Total Per KG (FOB)$17.10Cost Insurance Freight (CIF Add-on)0.3Total Per KG (CIF)$17.40

    📦 Per Ton Pricing

    • FOB: $17,100

    • CIF: $17,400

    💱 Exchange Rate: USD 1 = 579 CFA